2 Samuel 20:18-20

Expanded Bible

¹⁸ Then the woman said, “In the past people would say, ‘·Ask for advice [Let them inquire] at Abel,’ and the problem would be solved. ¹⁹ I am one of the peaceful, ·loyal [faithful] people of Israel. You are trying to destroy ·an important city of [^La city that is a mother in] Israel. Why must you ·destroy what belongs to [^Ldevour/swallow up the inheritance/heritage of] the Lord?”

²⁰ Joab answered, “I would prefer not to ·destroy [^Ldevour; swallow up] or ruin anything!